AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in BEAUNE (21200), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 475 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR (SIREN 477734214)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 475 232 € 822 697 € 709 203 €
Net income 4 811 € 67 971 € 67 844 €
EBITDA 30 497 € 101 786 € 98 350 €
Net margin 1.0% 8.3% 9.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR achieves revenue of 475 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2018-2020 (CAGR: -18.1%). Significant drop of -42% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (136 k€), gross margin stands at 339 k€, i.e. a rate of 71%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 30 k€, representing 6.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-42%), EBITDA varies by -70%, reducing margin by 6.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5 k€, i.e. 1.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

475 232 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

338 846 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

30 497 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

12 137 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

4 811 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 280%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 18.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 4.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

279.866%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

23.705%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

4.401%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

18.432

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

33.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
279.87 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.15
Med: 60.24
Q3: 221.22
Average +15 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR (279.87) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
23.7% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 7.62%
Med: 31.67%
Q3: 57.54%
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR (23.7%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
18.43 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -1.82 years
Med: 0.07 years
Q3: 3.69 years
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR (18.43) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 314.20. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 25.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

314.204

Interest coverage (2020) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

25.048

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
314.2 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 71.75
Med: 151.42
Q3: 282.87
Excellent +5 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR (314.20) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
25.05x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -1.09x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.0x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR (25.1x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 12 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Inventory turnover is 67 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 75 days of revenue, i.e. 99 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2020, WCR increased by +488%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

99 162 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

0 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

12 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

67 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

75 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR

Positioning of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 719 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR is estimated at 183 237 € (range 108 061€ - 309 965€). With an EBITDA of 30 497€, the sector multiple of 5.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (in line with sector norms). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
719 transactions
108k€ 183k€ 309k€
183 237 € Range: 108 061€ - 309 965€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
30 497 € × 5.7x
Estimation 172 978 €
95 173€ - 340 896€
Revenue Multiple 30%
475 232 € × 0.62x
Estimation 296 166 €
189 455€ - 420 540€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 811 € × 8.2x
Estimation 39 492 €
18 191€ - 66 778€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 719 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR

What is the revenue of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR ?

The revenue of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR in 2020 is 475 k€.

Is AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR profitable?

Yes, AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR generated a net profit of 5 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR ?

The headquarters of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR is located in BEAUNE (21200), in the department Cote-d'Or.

Where to find the tax return of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR ?

The tax return of AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR operate?

AUBERGE DU CHEVAL NOIR operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.